Hypo

My 16-year-old cat is OTJ. He was on Prozinc. I’m doing the testing as we speak but I have an out for track and I don’t know the numbers I’m looking for or what it needs to be gauged anymore. Been a long while since we tested and I just got out of a brutal relationship. I’m pretty sure he typo, he’s meowing incessantly does not want to be picked up and that’s never the case. Testing now what are the numbers I’m looking for? Thank you edit I do have a hypo tool kit

 

Are you using a human or pet meter?

 

Alpha track

 

Pet meter hypo can be below 74 (might be 72/76, I’ll have to look)

 

@Chris & China (GA)

 

Ok He took my microwave and I don’t have a way to warm up his rice ball... testing without

 

If he's not on insulin, there's no danger of a hypo

On a pet meter, the "time to act" is under 68

 

122

 

OK so no insulin no hypo

 

What is the calibration that I need to have alpha track on

 

Glad everything is okay as far as BGL goes. Could he be sick in some other way? Will he eat or drink?

 

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Not sure of your question, but the code on the meter should match the code on the bottle of strips.

Normal blood glucose is 68-150 on the AT

 

He is eating some and drinking a lot, he’s been listless all day but when I picked him up this evening he was 100% against it and that is not him

 

He’s walking like he’s drunk that immediately sent me on hypo

 

Watch him closely.....if he stops eating, it may be that he has some pancreatitis which would make it painful if you picked him up near his abdomen.

There may be other things going on too, but his BG looks OK

Praying for your furbaby!

 

Second test 120 alphatrak strips. Set for number 93 cat

 

That's a beautiful number....Not hypo

 

God bless and thank you for being there, it’s been a hard few months and finally the former in my life is gone and Jackson is my main man.

 

I hope he is feeling better soon! Can you consult with your vet tomorrow just in case there is a problem? It does sound like he doesn’t feel his best.

 

(Bad relationships—I’ve been there.)

 

Me too....luckily, I divorced my problem and was smart enough never to make that mistake again!!

 

Apologies for the panicked questions, I need to get back into this forum and write down the numbers that are good and bad. I sincerely appreciate all of you for being there. Everything in my life has been chaotic and it’s finally calm down. But this cat is the most important thing in the world to me

 

Ohhh thank you so much

 

No worries....that's what we're here for!

We'd rather have you ask if there's a problem than assume there isn't and find out you're wrong the hard way!

 

I live or have lived both of those statements. I wish you calm and peace and lots of kitty love!!!

 

Thank you it’s this kitty love that keeps me sane. This guy has been a godsend since day one. I adopted him when he was 13 years old. Much love for you and your kitty too!

 

Alice is ready to give kitty hugs!

 

Jackson says thank you, hugs

 

I would test him or have him tested for ketones ASAP.

Signs of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

• Drinking excessive amounts of water OR no water
• Excessive urination
• Diminished activity
• Not eating for over 12 hours
• Vomiting
• Lethargy and depression
• Weakness
• Breathing very fast
• Dehydration
• Ketone odor on breath (smells like nail-polish remover or fruit)

Do I need to worry about kitty developing ketones if kitty is OTJ (off the juice) or when blood sugar numbers are not high? Yes, even if a cat is not on insulin, he is still a diabetic, and it is possible that ketones and DKA can develop especially if he is skinny and not eating right. Sometimes, cats blood sugar goes into the "normal" range for the wrong reasons (like poor appetite or illness) and they actually still do need insulin to help them gain weight, heal and prevent ketones.

More information than you probably ever wanted to know about ketones and DKA:
Ketones, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), and Blood Ketone Meters

 

If he's walking like he's drunk, it may be something else beside diabetic related. Could he have gotten into anything toxic? Any plants in the house?

 

Jackson is so pretty!

Do keep us updated on how he is feeling!